
Apartments for Rent in the South Boston Neighborhood of Boston, MA (1,944 Rentals)


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LUKA on the Common

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100 Pier 4

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Peninsula Apartments

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345 Harrison

Tremont Commons

Flats on Broad

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Ora Seaport

Aera

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Watermark Seaport
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James and Harrison Court

62 on the Park

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Flats on D

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West Square Apartments

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Park Lane Seaport

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The Smith

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The Metlo

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South Standard

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The Residences on Broadway

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The Alyx

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Gables Seaport

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The Andi

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Troy Boston

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Radian

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12 Commonwealth

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One Greenway

Ink Block

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660 Washington

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2 Joy Street

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Girard

44 Bromfield St

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Zero Athens

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212 Stuart

45 L St

Castle Square

Boylston St, 40

Tent City Development

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Parmelee Court
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315 on A

47 Winter St

Liberty Tree Lofts by FiDi

1661 Washington St

Metro Rentals, LLC

Temple Place

35 @ EightSixty

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7 Thornley St, Unit 3

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379 Harrison Ave, Unit 3

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79 Essex St
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South Boston, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Boston?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston Studio Apartments | $3,072 | $1,737 | $9,993 |
| South Boston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,645 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,430 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,437 | $2,069 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,634 | $1,899 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,373 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
| South Boston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,300 | $5,400 | $7,800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Boston, Boston, MA
Ranked #95
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Boston. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have young ones? this section of town is known as a leading residential submarket for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and more.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with nice outdoor spaces is something they look for when they rent. South Boston is a highly-rated neighborhood for its parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This residential submarket has now become known as one of the best-regarded luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, on-site concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area has emerged as amongst the finest submarkets for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the South Boston area of Boston, MA?
As of today, August 27, 2026, there are currently 1,944 available South Boston apartments priced from $1,100 to $26,094, with an average monthly rent of $4,064.
How much are Studio apartments in South Boston?
There are currently 615 Studio Apartments in South Boston with rent ranges from $1,737 to $9,993 with an average price of $3,072.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Boston Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Boston ranges from $1,100 to $10,441 with an average monthly rent of $3,645.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Boston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Boston range from $1,800 to $26,094. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,430.
How expensive are South Boston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 380 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Boston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,069 to $17,906 - averaging $4,437 for the location.
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